Alabama Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee, federal King holiday

Alabama 1 of 2 states that combine Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee holidays

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alabama. But alongside honors for the slain civil rights leader is recognition for Civil War general Robert E. Lee.

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Why do MS, AL have Robert E. Lee holiday on Martin Luther King Day? What we know

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These 2 states still honor Robert E Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Jacksonians honor MLK Day with prayer, march through downtown: 'Injustice has evolved'

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a large crowd of Jacksonians marched through the streets of downtown.

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High school basketball: North Haven, Platt boys win in MLK Classic

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Hundreds honor MLK Day through handmade service projects

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Mississippi honors two historical figures in January

The third Monday in January honors and juxtaposes two historical figures. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is also Robert E. Lee Day in two states.

2 states have a Robert E. Lee state holiday on Martin Luther King Day

US states celebrate Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday honoring Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Which ones? What we know

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Mississippi lawmaker proposes separating MLK, Robert E Lee holidays

A Mississippi lawmaker has introduced legislation to separate the state’s joint celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, proposing to exclusively honor the civil rights leader on the third Monday of January.